If financial resources are an obstacle to your attendance, please contact your Pastor or Lisa Neudorf for options.

This event will be a blast for men of all ages. Enjoy rich discussion, fellowship, wonderful food, contemplation, meditation and deep healing peace in a beautiful natural setting right in our own back yard. Loon Lake Lodge is operated by UBC.

Johnson Cabins “Opened in 2009, these modern log cabins are a welcome addition to Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre. Complete with comfortable lounge areas, cozy fireplaces, large multi-purpose rooms with heated floors, and peaceful sleeping rooms. There are 4 bedrooms on each floor. Each bedroom has 2 beds, a writing desk, and WiFi, and both buildings are connected on the ground floor.” Check it out atwww.loonlake.ubc.ca

This year we will be exploring the Circle of Courage as shared by the teachings of Dr. Martin Broken Leg. What is this thing called COURAGE? Who has it anyway? Is it ridiculous or righteous to have dreams in a world people seem to worry so much about these days? We are also going to cook a little and hey... wait for it ...go canoeing. If you are 10 and up and attending with an adult, come discover your inner strengths and the Sacred ways of water on Samish.

Find it in your mailbox, at church, or follow the link above for full color throughout the entire newsletter!

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E-Conference 2019

Remember to vote in your delegates and alternates for the E-Conference February 3, 2019.

Although the deadline for delegates and alternates is January 18th, Steve Thompson will be sending information to the delegates in advance to prepare for the conference. Please remember that last minute changes to your delegates cannot be made unless you have the fill in person listed as an alternate.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday January 20th as our eConference test day and polling practice. All delegates should attend if possible to eliminate any technical glitches on February 2nd.

Steve will be sending you more information on the practice day and the agenda items in the near future.

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New Retreat at Samish Island

April 26-28, 2019

Details coming soon!

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Mission Conference 2019

Mark your calendars for Canada West Mission Conference

August 30 - September 2 in Edmonton Alberta

With Guest Ministers Danny and Penelope Belrose

And be sure to stay for the Worship Workshop with Danny and Penelope on Monday September 2nd.

If you would like to be a Canada West Mission delegate, you must register with Debra by February 1, 2019.

We currently have room for ten more delegates and 33 alternates.

2019 World Conference Delegate Registration Fees to be Reimbursed by Mission Centre!

This is for the information of any member considering being a delegate from the Canada West Centre to the 2019 World Conference, scheduled for April 6 to 13, 2019.

This will be a special conference. Besides the usual business of the church, there will be special celebrations in honour of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri.

Delegates, please do NOT register on your own. Debra will contact you for confirmation of your attendence and register all delegates as a group. Anyone wanting to attend, but who will not be a delegate is welcome to go ahead and register now at

Undertaking the responsibility of being a delegate to World Conference includes a significant financial commitment. Although a small portion of total expenses, the Canada West Mission Centre is pleased to be able to provide this assistance.

Please consider your availability to serve as a World Conference Delegate. Any confirmed member in good standing is eligible. There is no age requirement and no priesthood requirement. Advise Debra Donohue debra@communityofchrist.ca of your interest as soon as possible

To those seeking a spiritual home, Community of Christ is a welcoming, loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God, and provides a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.

In Community of Christ, you will receive love and support as you discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace.

If financial resources are an obstacle to your attendance, please contact your Pastor or Lisa Neudorf for options.

This event will be a blast for men of all ages. Enjoy rich discussion, fellowship, wonderful food, contemplation, meditation and deep healing peace in a beautiful natural setting right in our own back yard. Loon Lake Lodge is operated by UBC.

Johnson Cabins “Opened in 2009, these modern log cabins are a welcome addition to Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre. Complete with comfortable lounge areas, cozy fireplaces, large multi-purpose rooms with heated floors, and peaceful sleeping rooms. There are 4 bedrooms on each floor. Each bedroom has 2 beds, a writing desk, and WiFi, and both buildings are connected on the ground floor.” Check it out atwww.loonlake.ubc.ca

Find it in your mailbox, at church, or follow the link above for full color throughout the entire newsletter!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

E-Conference 2019

Remember to vote in your delegates and alternates for the E-Conference February 3, 2019.

Although the deadline for delegates and alternates is January 18th, Steve Thompson will be sending information to the delegates in advance to prepare for the conference. Please remember that last minute changes to your delegates cannot be made unless you have the fill in person listed as an alternate.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday January 20th as our eConference test day and polling practice. All delegates should attend if possible to eliminate any technical glitches on February 2nd.

Steve will be sending you more information on the practice day and the agenda items in the near future.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

New Retreat at Samish Island

April 26-28, 2019

Details coming soon!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mission Conference 2019

Mark your calendars for Canada West Mission Conference

August 30 - September 2 in Edmonton Alberta

With Guest Ministers Danny and Penelope Belrose

And be sure to stay for the Worship Workshop with Danny and Penelope on Monday September 2nd.

If you would like to be a Canada West Mission delegate, you must register with Debra by February 1, 2019.

We currently have room for ten more delegates and 33 alternates.

2019 World Conference Delegate Registration Fees to be Reimbursed by Mission Centre!

This is for the information of any member considering being a delegate from the Canada West Centre to the 2019 World Conference, scheduled for April 6 to 13, 2019.

This will be a special conference. Besides the usual business of the church, there will be special celebrations in honour of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri.

Delegates, please do NOT register on your own. Debra will contact you for confirmation of your attendence and register all delegates as a group. Anyone wanting to attend, but who will not be a delegate is welcome to go ahead and register now at

Undertaking the responsibility of being a delegate to World Conference includes a significant financial commitment. Although a small portion of total expenses, the Canada West Mission Centre is pleased to be able to provide this assistance.

Please consider your availability to serve as a World Conference Delegate. Any confirmed member in good standing is eligible. There is no age requirement and no priesthood requirement. Advise Debra Donohue debra@communityofchrist.ca of your interest as soon as possible

To those seeking a spiritual home, Community of Christ is a welcoming, loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God, and provides a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.

In Community of Christ, you will receive love and support as you discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace.

This event will be a blast for men of all ages. Enjoy rich discussion, fellowship, wonderful food, contemplation, meditation and deep healing peace in a beautiful natural setting right in our own back yard. Loon Lake Lodge is operated by UBC.

Johnson Cabins “Opened in 2009, these modern log cabins are a welcome addition to Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre. Complete with comfortable lounge areas, cozy fireplaces, large multi-purpose rooms with heated floors, and peaceful sleeping rooms. There are 4 bedrooms on each floor. Each bedroom has 2 beds, a writing desk, and WiFi, and both buildings are connected on the ground floor.” Check it out atwww.loonlake.ubc.ca

If you would like to be a Canada West Mission delegate, you must register with Debra by February 1, 2019.

We currently have room for ten more delegates and 33 alternates.

2019 World Conference Delegate Registration Fees to be Reimbursed by Mission Centre!

This is for the information of any member considering being a delegate from the Canada West Centre to the 2019 World Conference, scheduled for April 6 to 13, 2019.

This will be a special conference. Besides the usual business of the church, there will be special celebrations in honour of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri.

The Canada West Mission Centre will once again assist delegates with the registration fee for the conference. We do not know for sure what that fee will be. In 2016 it was $140 in US funds, which converted to an average of about $190 Canadian at that time.

Undertaking the responsibility of being a delegate to World Conference includes a significant financial commitment. Although a small portion of total expenses, the Canada West Mission Centre is pleased to be able to provide this assistance.

Please consider your availability to serve as a World Conference Delegate. Any confirmed member in good standing is eligible. There is no age requirement and no priesthood requirement. Advise Debra Donohue debra@communityofchrist.ca of your interest as soon as possible

To those seeking a spiritual home, Community of Christ is a welcoming, loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God, and provides a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.

In Community of Christ, you will receive love and support as you discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace.

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